Connecting an external disk to Sangfor HCI

1000THR Lv1Posted Mar-28-2024 00:10

Is it possible to connect a HDD containing some .VHD files to our Sangfor HCI infrastructure via USB?
I tried connecting a USB HDD but Sangfor requires formatting it as soon as its connected.
Would be possible to let Sangfor format this disk, then disconnecting it to copy the .VHD files to it and then plugging it back to the cluster node and use those files to create new VMs as existing disk images? Or even better connecting a NTFS disk directly to Sangfor HCI and get it recognized right away to import those VMs?
It would definitely shave some time trying to import around 10TB of data

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Hi, as far as i know, Sangfor HCI does not support conencting usb disk directly to hci node. You can use a pc connected to same network and upload vhd file by connecting you usb disk on this pc and using Sangfor HCI's web ui to upload it on  virtualdatastore
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Newbie221173 Lv1Posted Apr-01-2024 17:48
  


It's possible to connect a USB HDD containing .VHD files to your Sangfor HCI infrastructure, but the process may require some additional steps and considerations.
  • Formatting the USB HDD: As you mentioned, when you connect a USB HDD to your Sangfor HCI infrastructure, it prompts you to format the disk. If you choose to format the disk, it will erase all existing data on the USB HDD. In your case, if you want to use the USB HDD to transfer .VHD files, you may need to format it first and then transfer the files.
  • Transferring .VHD Files: After formatting the USB HDD, you can disconnect it from your Sangfor HCI infrastructure and connect it to a computer or another device where you have the .VHD files stored. You can then copy the .VHD files to the USB HDD. super mario bros
  • Reconnecting USB HDD to Sangfor HCI: Once you have copied the .VHD files to the USB HDD, you can reconnect it to your Sangfor HCI infrastructure. Depending on your Sangfor HCI configuration, you may need to mount or import the USB HDD to access the .VHD files.
  • Importing VMs: After the .VHD files are accessible on your Sangfor HCI infrastructure, you can use them to create new VMs as existing disk images. You would typically use your virtualization management software (such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or Sangfor HCI's management interface) to import the .VHD files and create VMs based on them.
  • NTFS Disk Recognition: Connecting an NTFS disk directly to your Sangfor HCI infrastructure should be possible, but it may depend on your HCI configuration and compatibility. If your Sangfor HCI nodes support NTFS filesystems, you should be able to connect an NTFS disk directly and access the .VHD files without formatting.

Newbie221173 Lv1Posted Apr-01-2024 17:50
  
It's possible to connect a USB HDD containing .VHD files to your Sangfor HCI infrastructure, but the process may require some additional steps and considerations.
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Enrico Vanzetto Lv4Posted Apr-03-2024 17:47
  
Hi, as far as i know, Sangfor HCI does not support conencting usb disk directly to hci node. You can use a pc connected to same network and upload vhd file by connecting you usb disk on this pc and using Sangfor HCI's web ui to upload it on  virtualdatastore
pmateus Lv3Posted Apr-03-2024 17:52
  
Hi,

Only directly connect an pc where have access to the USB drive and then upload it .
Tayyab0101 Lv2Posted Apr-04-2024 01:53
  
try with NFS share over the network. applying directly can casue a data loss.
mdamores Lv3Posted Apr-04-2024 08:43
  
Hi,

connecting a USB HDD with .VHD files for VM creation is not supported by Sangfor HCI due to formatting requirement which is might not be compatible with existing .VHD files; and limited USB support since Sangfor HCI might not provide direct UB passthrough to guest VMs
CLELUQMAN Lv4Posted Apr-04-2024 09:06
  
Have u try to use the shared storage such as nas or san
jerome_itable Lv3Posted Apr-04-2024 10:54
  
No, currently Sangfor HCI does not support directly attaching a USB drive with .VHD files for VM creation. Formatting the USB drive is a security measure by Sangfor, so avoid formatting the disk if the .VHD files are critical.

Here are some alternative approaches to consider to import your .VHD files into Sangfor HCI:

    Transfer VHDs to Sangfor Storage and Import:
        Transfer the .VHD files to Sangfor storage using a separate tool like SCP or NFS mount.
        Use Sangfor HCI's VM import functionalities to import the transferred VHDs. This is likely the most straightforward option.

    Use Sangfor Staging Server (if available):
        Consider using a Sangfor staging server to upload the VHDs and then import them into the HCI cluster. This approach can be faster than transferring directly to Sangfor storage depending on your network setup.

Even though using a USB drive would be faster for large data transfers like 10TB, Sangfor prioritizing security prevents this method. The alternative methods mentioned above will require some additional steps but are supported by Sangfor HCI.
Zonger Lv5Posted Apr-04-2024 17:28
  
Sangfor HCI does not permit direct connection of a USB drive containing .VHD files for virtual machine (VM) creation. This restriction, including the requirement to format the USB drive, is a security measure implemented by Sangfor. To protect critical .VHD files, refrain from formatting the USB drive unnecessarily."

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